Nothing says “welcome back” like new restaurants to explore around Westwood.
By the time summer’s sweltering heat cools down, an assortment of restaurants will have opened their doors.

Warning: Minor spoilers ahead.
Mariam Rahmani’s “Liquid” searches for the meaning of identity while struggling to establish its own.
Published in March 2025, Rahmani’s novel begins as a satirical contemporary romance before evolving into an exploration of identity.

On today’s episode, Podcasts contributors Ava Johnson, Aashay Ghiya, Aidan Doyle and Hela Khalil review their experiences at three Westwood coffee shops: Ministry of Coffee, Espresso Profeta and Elysee.

There is no place like Los Angeles if you’re looking to get into the entertainment industry. Many actors and industry aspirants come to UCLA to get a top-tier education while working in Hollywood.

Donald Shoup, UCLA professor of urban planning and expert on parking policy, joins Ava Johnson to discuss his career, passion for parking and advice for UCLA students.

Mary Nguyen is a UCLA alumnus, Emmy-nominated reporter and lawyer. She sits down with Podcasts contributor Ava Johnson to discuss her career in journalism and law and advice she has for UCLA students.